The Rays activated Fairchild (oblique) from the 60-day injured list and designated him for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Fairchild missed most of the second half with an oblique strain. While he will be recovered well ahead of spring training, the Rays have elected not to put him back on their 40-man roster. Fairchild is a career .223/.305/.384 hitter across parts of five major-league seasons.